Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 Announced

Paradox Interactive has lived up to expectations with the announcement of
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2, an upcoming sequel to the
blood-sucking RPG based on White Wolf Studios' pen-and-paper World of Darkness
series. This is due for PC and consoles next year, but preorders are already
underway on the Bloodlines 2 Website.
Developing and releasing the original game ended up being the death of developer
Troika, and the new game is being created by Hardsuit Labs, who will hopefully
avoid a similar fate. But there's still a connection between the two games, as
its lead narrative designer is Brian Mitsoda, who is credited as a writer on the
original. Additionally,
Chris
Avellone tweets that he's honored to be one of the writers on this project
(thanks
PC
Gamer, where they humorously refer to Chris as an "occasional human stretch
goal"). Here's the
announcement trailer with some cinematics which they warn are "not actual
gameplay." Here's word:

Paradox Interactive today at the Game
Developers Conference in San Francisco revealed Vampire: The Masquerade -
Bloodlines 2, a role-playing game (RPG) set in a Seattle faithfully reimagined
in the World of Darkness. The game is currently in development and will launch
on PC and consoles in 2020. Developed by Hardsuit Labs, Bloodlines 2 is the
successor to the iconic RPG Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines, featuring
reactive storytelling, fast-paced melee combat, and intriguing characters with
their own hidden motives. Players will become the ultimate vampire as they stalk
the city streets for prey, maneuver complex political relationships, and balance
their need for blood against their withering humanity.

Pre-orders for Bloodlines 2 are now available on Steam, the Epic Games Store,
GOG, and the Paradox Store for $59.99. A “Blood Moon Edition,” which contains
the “Season of the Wolf” season pass and includes additional story content to be
released after launch, is also available for pre-order at $89.99. Pre-orders,
along with additional information about the game, are available here:
www.bloodlines2.com

Created in an act of vampire insurrection, your existence ignites a blood war
among the vampire factions who run Seattle. To survive, you’ll choose a clan and
enter into uneasy alliances with the competing factions in a world which will
react to every choice you make. Unleash your supernatural powers against your
prey, but be mindful of your surroundings at all times or run the risk of
breaking the Masquerade -- the absolute law of secrecy that keeps Vampire
society hidden from humanity.

The creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Brian Mitsoda, returns as Lead
Narrative Designer for Bloodlines 2, giving fans a true successor to the
original cult classic. “When Paradox announced they were acquiring the World of
Darkness IP, I immediately started thinking about what it would be like to
return to Vampire: The Masquerade,” Mitsoda said. “Our aim has been to carry on
the signature themes that made Bloodlines unique - particularly its dark tone,
atmosphere, and humor - and I think that fans of the original will love what
we’re doing with Bloodlines 2.”

“Fans of the original Bloodlines have been hungry for a sequel for a long time,
and we began to hear those suggestions -- well, demands -- as soon as we began
to work with the World of Darkness,” said Ebba Ljungerud, CEO of Paradox
Interactive. “We all understood what this opportunity could mean, but it was
essential for both us and for Hardsuit Labs that any sequel should be done
properly; a true successor guided by the people who knew what made the original
so special. Keeping this game a secret for the last few years has been quite the
Masquerade for us! It’s both exciting and relieving to finally let everybody
know what we have in store for them.”

“At Hardsuit Labs we’re proud to have assembled a team of industry veterans who
have worked on blockbuster titles, ranging from narrative-driven RPGs to
action-packed shooters,” said Andy Kipling, CEO of Hardsuit Labs. “We started
working on our pitch almost immediately after we heard that Paradox had acquired
the IP and I’m thrilled that Paradox recognized our passion and abilities. We
are honored to be bringing Bloodlines 2 to fans all over the world.”

Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2 features:

Become the Ultimate Vampire - Immerse
yourself in the World of Darkness and live out your vampire fantasy in a
city filled with intriguing characters that react to your choices. You and
your unique disciplines are a weapon in a forward-driving, fast-moving,
melee-focussed combat system. Your power will grow as you advance, but
remember to uphold the Masquerade and guard your humanity ... or face the
consequences.

Descend into Seattle’s Dark Heart and Survive
the Vampire Elite - Seattle has always been run by vampires. Hunt your
prey across Seattle locations faithfully reimagined in the World of
Darkness. Meet the old blood founders present since the city’s birth and the
new blood steering the tech money redefining the city. Everyone has hidden
agendas - so choose your allies wisely.

Enter into Uneasy Alliances - Choose a side
among competing factions, each with their own unique traits and stories, in
the war for Seattle’s blood trade. The world will judge you by the company
you keep, but remember no one’s hands stay clean forever.

Experience the Story - Written by the
creative mind behind the original Bloodlines, Vampire: The Masquerade -
Bloodlines 2 brings the ambitions of the first to life and sees the return
of a few fan favorite characters.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX is the official graphics partner of Vampire: The
Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2 and Paradox is excited to work with NVIDIA on
bringing real-time ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS technology to the game.